TSIA TSIA Retesting and Exemptions 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A student who scored 3 or higher on an AP English Language exam may be exempt from which TSIA2 section?
- Mathematics
- ELA/Writing (Correct answer)
- Reading only
- All sections
Correct answer: ELA/Writing
A score of 3 or higher on AP English Language and Composition may qualify a student for TSIA2 ELA/Writing exemption at Texas public institutions.
Question 2: What AP exam score can exempt a Texas student from the TSIA2 Math requirement?
- Score of 2 on AP Statistics
- Score of 3 or higher on AP Calculus AB or BC (Correct answer)
- Score of 4 on AP Physics
- Score of 3 on AP Environmental Science
Correct answer: Score of 3 or higher on AP Calculus AB or BC
A score of 3 or higher on AP Calculus AB or BC qualifies a student for TSIA2 Math exemption in Texas.
Question 3: What is the minimum STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) score that can exempt a student from TSIA2 Math?
- Level I (Unsatisfactory)
- Level II (Satisfactory)
- Level III (Advanced Academic) (Correct answer)
- Level IV (Masters)
Correct answer: Level III (Advanced Academic)
Students who earn a Level III Advanced Academic performance on the Algebra II STAAR EOC may qualify for TSIA2 Math exemption.
Question 4: Can a student retake only one section of the TSIA2 if they passed the other?
- No, they must retake all sections
- Yes, each section (Math, Reading, ELA/Writing) can be retaken independently (Correct answer)
- Only if they failed both sections
- No, retakes require the full test
Correct answer: Yes, each section (Math, Reading, ELA/Writing) can be retaken independently
Each TSIA2 section is independent — students can retake only the section(s) they did not pass without retesting sections they already passed.
Question 5: What happens to a student's exemption status if they leave a Texas college and enroll at a new one?
- Exemptions expire immediately
- Exemptions are generally transferable to other Texas public institutions (Correct answer)
- The student must retake TSIA2 at the new school
- Exemptions are school-specific and non-transferable
Correct answer: Exemptions are generally transferable to other Texas public institutions
TSIA2 exemptions and college-ready designations are generally recognized and transferable across Texas public colleges and universities.
Question 6: Students who have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution are:
- Required to retake TSIA2 at every new institution
- Exempt from TSIA2 requirements in Texas (Correct answer)
- Exempt only from the Math section
- Required to complete TSIA2 diagnostics
Correct answer: Exempt from TSIA2 requirements in Texas
Holders of bachelor's degrees from regionally accredited institutions are fully exempt from TSIA2 requirements under Texas Education Code.
TSIA TSIA Retesting and Exemptions 2
A student who scored 3 or higher on an AP English Language exam may be exempt from which TSIA2 section?